In the legal case of Highclass v Ansari dated July 13, 2023, the Plaintiffs, Hannif Highclass (a realtor), and Genie Sabre Realty Ltd. (a real estate brokerage), sought to recover real estate commissions and other amounts from the purchase and sale of certain units in a commercial plaza. The Defendants included Dr. Ali Hashsham Ansari (a family physician), along with several other individuals and companies connected to the medical industry.
The dispute revolved around the sale of units in a plaza located in Scarborough. Hannif Highclass was involved in selling the units, and the Defendants, including Dr. Ansari, expressed interest in buying them to start a multi-service health clinic with a pharmacy. Negotiations took place, and eventually, Dr. Ansari and his colleagues decided to purchase several units.
The judgment favored the Plaintiffs, and it included the following:
A declaration that the claims were not statute-barred.
Defendants Dr. Ali Hashsham Ansari and North American Health Care Inc. were jointly and severally liable for $75,425.00.
Defendant 2323398 Ontario Inc. was liable for $37,712.50. This included $12,712.50 in commissions (inclusive of HST) and $25,000.00 for leasehold improvements on the purchase of unit #14 in the plaza.
Defendant Dr. Ali Hashsham Ansari was liable for $37,712.50.